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  • Two apprenticeship honours for Thame

    Lydia Feasey and Tony Shepherd
    Lydia Feasey and Tony Shepherd

    A THAME apprentice and a Thame business are celebrating this week after scooping top honours at the Thames Valley Apprenticeship Awards last Thursday (20/09). 

    Lydia Feasey won the Advanced Apprentice of the Year award and Thame-based DAF Trucks were awarded the Large Employer of the Year title at a ceremony held at the Madejski Stadium in Reading. Both will go onto the national finals at the NEC in Birmingham in November. 

    Fun and rewarding experience 

    Lydia, 22, a former student at Lord Williams’s school in Thame, who is in the fourth Year of her apprenticeship at the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy, was delighted to win and is looking forward to the finals. She said: “It is a great feeling to have won the Advanced Apprentice Award for the Thames Valley. I have put in a lot of effort and worked hard throughout my apprenticeship and in return it’s been a very fun and rewarding experience.”

    Tony Shepherd from DAF Trucks was pleased that his company had been recognised for the work it does with apprentices. He said: “Winning this award is a reflection of the great work that goes into the DAF Apprentice Programme. It is particularly rewarding to be recognised this way at a time when we are currently reviewing all aspects of the programme in line with our continuous improvement philosophy.”

    Remarkable achievement 

    Paddy Patterson, from Oxfordshire County Council, who leads the Oxfordshire Apprenticeships group, said: “There are around 50,000 Apprentices across the Thames Valley, so to be nominated either individually or as a company is a remarkable achievement. To have category winners from Oxfordshire is an excellent advertisement to prospective candidates and employers about the quality of the Apprenticeship scheme locally.”

    SOURCE: Press release

  • Home based businesses take advantage of new hub

    MORE than 20 home-based, local businesses took advantage of a new ‘homeworkers hub’ which met for the first time in Didcot this month.

    The hub was launched by South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils following research by Oxfordshire Rural Community Council which identified that isolation can be a key factor in the failure of small businesses.

    The first meeting took place at Cornerstone in Didcot on Wednesday (11/09), when the group met to share experiences of working at home and to launch a new self support network.

    In a joint statement, the two district councils said: “A large number of highly skilled businesses choose to work from home as it gives them the flexibility in organising their business time and family time. However it also brings with it downsides to overcome, such as loneliness and isolation. These businesses may also need some business support or simply someone to bounce ideas off, and the homeworkers’ hub was set up with the aim of providing just that.”

    Anyone wanting to find more information about the South and Vale Homeworkers Hub, or to attend the next meeting on Wednesday, October 9, can contact Nikhilesh Haval at nikhilesh@nikreations.co.uk.

  • Networking & history with Thame4Business

    THAME4BUSINESS and the Thame Arts & Literature festival
    are jointly inviting local businesses to combine an afternoon of business networking and an eclectic performance by Greg Butler, ‘From Wax to Vinyl: The History of the Gramophone’, a fascinating historical journey and interactive workshop as part of Sunday’s programme for the Thame Arts & Literature festival.

    Where to go? 

    The Thatch, 29-30 Lower High Street, Thame, OX9 2AA. Enjoy a drink by the fire, then afterwards round the corner to the Barns Centre, for Greg’s 4.30pm performance 

    How much will it cost?

    Tickets are £6. To book tickets for Greg’s performance with Thame Arts & Literature festival, visit:- www.talfestival.org

    So that Thame4Busines know who to look out for, prospective attendees are also asked to drop a quick email to marketing@thame4business.co.uk 

    Want to know more ?

    Get in touch: marketing@thame4business.co.uk

  • Midsomer Murder opportunities for businesses

    MIDSOMER Murders is fast becoming a major visitor attraction in South Oxfordshire. This year businesses, including hotels, B&Bs and tour operators across the district have reported a huge increase in ‘Midsomer’ guests. Visitors to the website have also doubled and demand for ‘Midsomer’ books and leaflets has escalated.

    Thame Henley and Wallingford are among the places featured as the fictitious ‘Causton’, and Dorchester, Warborough and The Haseleys are just a few of the villages chosen as locations for gruesome murders and outlandish plots.

    The show’s long running success has opened up opportunities for restaurants, attractions, market towns, pubs, bus companies, museums, TICs, hotels, B&Bs and other entrepreneurs to gain more business.

    Businesses in the Vale and South Oxfordshire are being invited to a free workshop next Thursday, September 26, between 2.00-4.30pm, to find out how they can use ‘Midsomer’ to help their businesses grow. Contact Alice.O’Leary@southandvale.gov.uk for more information.

    SOURCE: Press release

  • Late Breakfast invitation to businesses

    THE regular Late Breakfast business networking events are back at the Eden Suite at the Spread Eagle Hotel, in Thame, on Thursday September 19, between 9 – 10.30am.

    This month a presentationt from Robert Bullard of Perfect Text, will focus on ‘Communicating your message’ with hints and tips on writing copy that clearly conveys the message you intended. Oxford based Robert is a copywriter, copy-editor, a trainer in writing skills, a non-fiction book coach as well as a writer of feature articles for national newspapers. 

    Full details of Late Breakfast events and how to book in advance to appear on the guest list, visit 

  • Thame pub nominated in Oxfordshire Restaurant Awards

    THAME pub, the James Figg, has been nominated in the Traditional Pub category of the Oxfordshire Restaurants Awards 2013.

    Local people were invited to vote for their favourite pub or restaurant in various categories earlier in the year. The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony to be held on October 1, at The Manor Hotel, Weston-on-the-Green.

    To find out more about the competition and for tickets for the big night, visit: http://www.oxfordshirerestaurantawards.com/index.html

  • 03/09/13 Invitation to local businesses: Trip to the theatre & Thame’s own micro-brewery

     

    THAME4BUSINESS, are inviting all local businesses to join them for a free trip to the Players Theatre, to sample local ale, and to discover the story behind the Cross Keys micro-brewery in Thame.

    WHEN? Monday, September 16, 5pm for 5.30pm

    “TWO events in one! The Players Theatre will talk you through what it takes to run a modern theatre. You get a glimpse back stage and discover how the theatre can benefit your business.

    Sample the beers brewed at the Cross Keys and learn all about the art of micro-brewing and learn from the owner, the new Mayor of Thame Peter Lambert, how he has created a successful new business. 

    Take a tour of the former stables behind the pub and see a micro-brewery first hand Further details and booking:http://www.thame4me.co.uk/community/business-groups/thame4business/#!welcome

    This is already proving a popular event so to ensure your place do please book early if you can.

  • Posted 27/08/13 ‘Gaining Self Confidence & Overcoming Personal Barriers in Business’

     

    THIS is to be the subject of a talk by the guest speaker at Thame4Business’s next lunch time networking event at Racquets Fitness Centre, in Thame.

    In her talk at the meeting on August 29, Lottie Moore, the founder of award-winning WISH Network, and a certified coach and NLP practitioner, will be addressing some of the key areas that she feels holds us back, both professionally and personally, and that prevent us ‘leveraging our success’:-

    How can you change behaviours that stop you reaching your full potential?

    How can you move away from negative self-image and self-belief?

    How can you set goals that you are likely to go on and achieve?

    Lottie will be helping you identify some simple key steps you can take to enable you to progress with renewed clarity and confidence.

    Why should I go?
    Not only will you enjoy an inspirational talk and light lunch but you will also:

    Meet other businesses from the area
    Find out more about Thame4Business and how becoming member can benefit your business

    How much will it cost?
    Members – £9
    Non-members – £12

    How do I reserve my place?
    Book online by visiting the Thame Web Portal

  • 26/07/13…..Thame Business Briefing & Networking Event

    THESE briefing and networking events are designed to bring together businesses in Thame and the surrounding areas for an informative and topical business update with the chance to network with like-minded professionals. There will be tea, coffee & pastries, some time to network and then half an hour for our speakers to inform you of relevant business news and information.

    Agenda:

    09:00 ? 09:30: Registration and networking

    09:30 ? 09:45: Susan Barnes from APS legal & Associates ?What have you done about you will??

    Your will is the most important document you will ever possess, and Susan will talk you through its importance, key facts & concerns surrounding this matter.

    09:45 ? 10:00: Martyn Levett from Pro-Actions ?Helping SME business owners & managers improve business performance.?

    Pro-actions is a full-service, forward-focused, business development organisation providing the strategy, leadership and tools to help businesses achieve their potential.

    10:00 ? 11:00: Open networking

    The event will take place at:

    The Spread Eagle Hotel, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 2BW

    Booking fee is

  • 16/07/13… Join the celebration as Thame Therapy Clinic ‘comes of age’

    THAME Therapy Clinic is inviting everyone to help raise funds for local Charity, Sobell House, as the clinic celebrates 21 years in Business.

    On Saturday, July 20, between 1pm ? 6pm, Thame Therapy Clinic, the longest established complementary health clinic in the town, will be hosting an Anniversary Event at its centre in Upper High Street, Thame.

    Opening its doors back in 1992, the clinic began as a hands-on centre of healing, offering osteopathy, acupuncture, physiotherapy, massage, and counselling. These core therapies continue today along with others, including homeopathy, massages of every description, nutritional therapy, reiki and speech therapy, reflecting the ever-changing world of complementary health.

    Andrew Roscoe, co-owner with Kieran Spencer since 2007, said: ?Since taking over the clinic we have grown the team from eight to 19 fully trained practitioners, who are experts in their field. We are firmly committed to a policy of transparency providing an honest opinion as to how much help we feel we can offer a client. Our approach is to try and make a positive difference within five sessions.

    “The purpose of the event, as well as to mark our milestone anniversary, is to highlight how the treatments offered at the clinic can help people live happier, healthier life?s, especially for those who can?t tolerate prescription medicine or have previously undiagnosed medical problems. We will be offering taster session on the day, so we cordially invite clients, old and new to come along and experience first hand the various treatments available.

    “The funds raised will be going to the Sobell House charity so as well as treating yourself you will be doing it all for a worthy cause. We look forward to seeing you on the day.?